UNITED SIKHS Disaster Relief Team Deployed to Mexico

In 2017, Mexico was struck by three major hurricanes, causing widespread devastation. Hundreds of thousands of people were left homeless, thousands were injured, and hundreds lost their lives. The earthquakes further compounded the disaster, especially in Mexico City, where 30% of the country’s population resides. Many buildings collapsed, trapping people under rubble, while those who managed to escape were left vulnerable, sleeping on the streets amidst heavy rains.

The urgent need was to provide emergency assistance and disaster relief to the affected areas, particularly those that had not yet received any aid. UNITED SIKHS recognized the severity of the situation and mobilized their staff and volunteers to respond to the crisis swiftly.

UNITED SIKHS’ team in Mexico City immediately sprang into action, supporting local volunteers by providing warm food, water, and medicine to survivors. They played a crucial role in keeping relief shelters operational by supplying essential resources. Additionally, the team extended their efforts to the hardest-hit remote areas like Oaxaca, Chiapas, Morelos, and Puebla, where entire towns were decimated and infrastructure like bridges and roads were destroyed, making aid delivery challenging.

Through their swift and compassionate response, UNITED SIKHS ensured that vital support reached both urban and remote communities in Mexico. While the Mexican people showed resilience and solidarity in urban areas, UNITED SIKHS’ efforts were pivotal in bringing much-needed relief to the overlooked and severely impacted remote regions, helping communities navigate the aftermath of this catastrophic disaster.